Community Resources in Huntsville

At The Rock, we care about the whole person - spirit, soul, and body. If you or someone you know is in need, the following resources in our city can help. From food and shelter to counseling, addiction recovery, and childcare, this page is here to connect you with local support.

Need Help Right Now?

  • If you are in immediate danger, please dial 911.

  • Need immediate help with housing, food, transportation, or health care? Please dial 211.

  • To reach a mental health hotline, dial or text 988.

  • For local assistance, call HELPline: 256-716-1000.

City of Huntsville Homeless Resource Guide

    • National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453

    • National Poison Control: 800-222-1222

    • Medicaid Hotline (Questions/Complaints): 800-362-1504

    • Social Security Administration: 800-772-1213

    • AA / Al-Anon: 256-885-0323

    • Refinery at The Rock (Celebrate Recovery 12 steps) – 3401 Holmes Ave | 256-533-9292 | cr@therockfwc.org

    • Another Chance / Decatur Morgan Hospital – 1874 Beltline Rd., Decatur | 256-973-6710 | anotherchancedecatur.com

    • Bradford Health Services – 800-879-7272 | bradfordhealth.com

    • The Reprieve / Bradford (Providence Main St.) – Contact: Jared Murray | 404-655-8577 / 256-783-1179 | jmurray@bradfordhealth.net

    • Crestwood Hospital Behavioral Health – 256-429-5480

    • Rapha / Family Life Center – 114 McCormick Dr. NW, Huntsville | 256-464-2270 | familylifecenter.ws

    • Wellstone New Horizons Recovery Center – 4040 S. Memorial Pkwy. | 256-705-6444 | wellstone.com

    • Downtown Rescue Mission – 256-536-2441

    • And more: Cedar Lodge, Huntsville Recovery, Thrive Alabama, Pathfinder, Salvation Army, Outreach Ministries of Alabama, New Life for Youth.

    • Manna House – Free groceries for individuals and families. Open Mon, Wed, Thu, 3pm-6pm | 256 653-7883

    • Downtown Rescue Mission – Food pantry and meals served daily | 256-536-2441

    • Salvation Army Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner served daily | 256-536-5576

    • Community Kitchens – Locations at Salvation Army, First Baptist Church, and others

    • Huntsville Assistance Program (HAP) – North: 256-539-2320 | South: 256-828-8788

    • Food Line / Emergency Food Assistance – 256-534-2424

    • Downtown Rescue Mission – Temporary shelter for men, women, and families | 256-536-2441

    • Community Action Agency – Crisis homelessness assistance | 256-851-9800

    • Community Clothes Closet – 256-532-1505

    • Christmas Charities Year-Round – 256-837-2373

    • Goodwill Thrift Store – 256-534-5111

    • Neighborhood Store (Second Mile) – 256-536-1953

    • Salvation Army / Thrift Store – 256-536-5576 / 256-539-9137

    • St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store – 256-851-8881

  • Child Care & Enrichment

    • YMCA Preschool Centers (Northwest: 256-852-6700 | Southeast: 256-880-8400)

    • Huntsville Child Care Center YMCA – 256-536-8131

    • Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama – 256-534-6060

    • Big Brothers / Big Sisters – 256-880-2123

    • Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts – 256-883-1020 | 256-883-7071

    Child Protective Services

    • Report Child Abuse – 256-427-6200

    Emotional Support for Parents

    • AGAPE of North Alabama (Adoption) – 256-859-4481

    • Choose Life – Save a Life (Pregnancy Support) – 256-534-1996 / 256-533-3526

    • Healthy Families of North Alabama – 256-533-5437

    • Huntsville Career Center – 256-851-0537

    • Calhoun Community College – 256-890-4700

    • Drake Technical College – 256-551-3109

    • Christian Women’s Job Corps – 256-428-9435

    • Job Corps of Huntsville – 256-535-9535

    • Phoenix Vocational Disability Services – 256-880-0671

    • North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence – 256-372-4600

    • Reliable Labor, Inc. – 931-639-7191

    • Madison County Health Department – 256-539-3711

    • Madison County Dept. of Human Resources – 256-427-6200

    • Alabama Disability Advocacy Program – 800-826-1675

    • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – 800-356-9596